Don’t expect Sabrina Carpenter to order an espresso any time soon.

The 25-year-old pop star sat down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe to discuss her album Short n’ Sweet, which arrives on Friday (Aug. 23). The project features the catchy, instantly viral single “Espresso” that Carpenter released in the spring and was written between tours. When Lowe admitted that he no longer drinks the coffee beverage, Carpenter joked, “I didn’t invent espresso. The Italians are so mad.”

She continued, “What’s so crazy, this is the part of me that feels like an idiot. Every time I see a cafe, there’s just a sign that says espresso, and I’m like, ‘Yes.’ Nothing to do with me,” to which Lowe playfully replied, “You’re a monster.”

“I do have to question ordering [espressos] a lot now,” she added. “They’re just waiting for me to say it and I’m like, ‘Tea.’”

Of her upcoming sixth studio album, Carpenter explained, “I called it Short n’ Sweet for multiple reasons. It was not because I’m vertically challenged. It was really like I thought about some of these relationships and how some of them were the shortest I’ve ever had and they affected me the most.”

The pop star added, “I think about the way that I respond to situations, and sometimes it is very nice and sometimes it’s not very nice. And again, the thing about albums, projects, writing songs, it’s all moments. So harder for other people to understand that when they’re listening to something that’s going to take them through maybe a lot of years, hopefully a lot of years, is that I’m not the same person that I was when I wrote that.”

Watch the full interview below.

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Throw pillows are an easy way to make your space feel more put-together and complete. Utilizing a range of throw pillow covers will give your living room or bed a more stylish look by adding color, texture and another level of comfort that goes beyond your bedding and throw blankets.

No matter what your aesthetic is, you can find covers for any home decor aesthetic, from a simple minimalist look to a bold eclectic vibe. You don’t have to stick with the cover that your accent pillow comes in, either: Stocking up on a mix of styles allows you to transition your room from one look to another — especially as the seasons change.

Most throw pillow covers come with a zipper or flap closure that will have you giving your couch a trendy refresh with just a simple zip. Plus, washable covers will help ensure that your pillows are always clean.

Keep reading to learn more about the decor trend.

What Are the Best Throw Pillow Covers?

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FALL PICK

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MID-CENTURY MODERN PICK

Embroidered Cotton Velvet Pillow Cover

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MINIMALIST PICK

Becky Cameron Stitch Knit Throw Pillow Cover

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BOHO PICK

Phantoscope Handmade Crochet Boho Throw Pillow

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Embrace the carefree energy of boho decor with Walmart’s top-rated crochet throw pillow cover. The design comes in eight shades, including this bright, cheery yellow. It features a 100% cotton material that’s soft enough to cuddle up with.

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ECLECTIC PICK

Ruffle-Trimmed Cushion Cover

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Making a statement on your armchair can be as simple as incorporating a bold throw pillow. This vibrant throw pillow cover shows off a bright orange and pink striped pattern topped with a ruffle border that’ll add a touch of delicateness to your seating — and it’s only $10.

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MODERN PICK

Mellanni Faux Leather Throw Pillow Covers

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Faux leather is an inexpensive way to give your couch a more elevated look. Walmart is offering a set of two brown designs for just $20, which are available in two sizes and is made from a 100% vegan leather material that’s UV fade, stain, shrink, moisture, wrinkle and odor resistant, according to the official description.

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FARMHOUSE PICK

Jada Geometric Wool Throw Pillow

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CONTEMPORARY PICK

2-Pack Yarn-Dyed Patterns Throw Pillows

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Target’s offering a major deal on this two-pack of throw pillows, which includes two striped throw pillow covers and inserts. Each one comes with a hidden zipper closure for a more smooth look and can be thrown in the wash for an easier clean.

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What Is a Throw Pillow Cover Called?

Another common name for throw pillow covers is shams, which can be grouped together with pillowcases too. It’s not uncommon for shams to come in sets and are typically a synonym for covers that you use for your sleep pillows as well.

Should a Throw Pillow Cover Be the Same Size As the Pillow?

It’s best to find a throw pillow cover that it at least one inch larger than your pillow. This will provide you with some extra room to zip the pillow inside as well as shift and fluff your pillow to your liking. Getting a sham in the exact size may make it hard to put the insert in the cover and it may leave the pillow in a weird shape.

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best scented candles, wearable blankets and comfortable pillows.

A$AP Rocky is finally ready to drop his long-awaited fourth album, Don’t Be Dumb, and on Wednesday (Aug. 21), he released the video for his latest single, “Highjack.”

Directed by his creative agency AWGE and Thibaut Grevet, the video feels like a mix of Tim Burton’s Vincent and David Lynch’s Eraserhead as Rocky — dressed like Henry Spencer — addresses topics such as his influence on fashion (his label American Sabotage is featured prominently throughout) and rappers wanting his partner, Rihanna. “Before we dropped ‘Peso’ on you n—as, you ain’t like Raf,” he spits in reference to his early affinity for Raf Simons clothing. Then there’s the line, “These n—as want my wife bad.”

As for Drake, the Harlem rapper downplayed their recent back-and-forth in Billboard‘s latest cover story, which features A$AP. “You got to realize, certain n—as was throwing shots for years. I ain’t in the middle of that s–t,” he said. “That’s not how I retaliate right now. I got bigger fish to fry than some p—y boys. It is real beef outside. It is real. N—as getting really clipped and blitzed every day. N—as sniping n—as every day. That little kitty s–t ain’t about nothing.”

In September, Hot 97’s DJ Kast One reported on air after attending a listening event that Rocky has more lines directed at his former friend. “I heard A$AP Rocky definitely addressing a lot of the main topics that are happening out there right now. Let’s just say the list keeps going on strong.”

Host Ebro Darden then asks, “So you’re saying Rocky’s still on Drake’s list is what I hear you saying?” to which Kast One answered, “Oh, he’s gonna be cemented on the list after this.”

Don’t Be Dumb was originally slated for an Aug. 30 release date, but the album has been delayed and will be hitting DSPs sometime in the fall.

A$AP Rocky’s ties with cinema run deep. The film aficionado made it a point to connect with acclaimed director Tim Burton ahead of Don’t Be Dumb‘s arrival.

As part of his new cover story with Billboard, Rocky revealed he intended to have the Oscar-nominated director design the cover art to his TESTING follow-up, but their schedules didn’t align to properly collaborate on the artwork. However, the Harlem native pulled up on Burton and had the opportunity to play him Don’t Be Dumb, which received the Big Fish director’s stamp of approval.

“I sat and I played the album for Tim Burton, and he was f–king with it heavy,” he said of Burton’s reaction to the music. “He was rocking his head and he’s like, ‘Wow! I didn’t know you made that kind of music!’”

While Burton didn’t contribute to the LP, Rocky did connect with the director’s right-hand composer, Danny Elfman, who added pieces to certain songs, including one produced by The Alchemist.

German Expressionism, the 20th century artistic movement that found artists looking emotionally inward to create expressive visuals that bucked realism, has played a major role in influencing Rocky’s music and other artistic endeavors at the moment. “In this very moment, it’s very grim. That’s an abbreviation,” he said. “It’s infusing German expressionism with ghetto futurism.”

Don’t Be Dumb was intended for an Aug. 30 release, but has been delayed until the fall. The album is Rocky’s first since 2018’s TESTING.

He released his first single of the year with the Jessica Pratt-assisted “Highjack” earlier in August, which gave Pratt her first Billboard Hot 100 entry when the Jordan Patrick-produced track debuted at No. 89 on the chart.

An accompanying music video arrived on Wednesday (Aug. 21), and the black-and-white clip pays homage to Burton’s take on German Expressionism.